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Felicity is adorable

But she is also a thief.

Look at these pictures.

Felicity is lying on Mr Dreamy, looking adorable.  So I get off the couch to take a picture.

Awww...so adorable!

Felicity wakes up, notices that I’m out of my seat, and immediately steals it.

Awww...what a brat!

She gave me an evil look and tried to bite me when I tried to move her to reclaim my place.

I’m going on holiday!

That is right!  In just a few short days I’m off to paradise.

I’m going home to Hawaii, to see my parents and sisters, to relax in the sun on the beach, to eat mangoes and raw fish and the best vegetables in the world.

Walking Irises. In Hawaii, even the rain is picturesque.

I’m so excited.

Unfortunately, Mr Dreamy is too busy and important to come with me.

Boo.

Pineapples on my parent's farm

The good news for you is that, even though the internet connection at my parents house will move at the rate of BP’s quick fixes, the blog is all set up to tick over without me.  Over the next couple of weeks there will be stories about textiles, Rate the Dress’s as usual, a few write ups on my wedding dress, and lots of other fun randomness.

And when I come back I will be thawed out and bronzed up, with lots of new photos and stories.

Mmmm...beaches, and palm trees...

The Historical Costume Inspiration Festival

Gentlewoman Thief left me a comment a few weeks ago:

Also, I’ve been meaning to ask since I noticed the Historical Costume Inspiration Festival button on your sidebar — do you mind if I ask what you’re making for it? I’m doing something(s) for it and am very excited to see what others are working on!

Basically, I’m entering the Costume Inspiration Festival as a lark, because I can.

Historical Costume Inspiration Festival

And because pretty much everything I have ever made would qualify for it.

So no, I’m not making something new.  And I haven’t even decided what I will enter.

Maybe Jeanne Samary:

Maybe my wedding dress:

Maybe the Madame Recaimer dress:

Maybe everything I have already made!

In any case, it will be a good excuse to do a few fabulous photo shoots!